I LIKE DOING and I LIKE TO DO | Common mistakes in English

[@anglopod]

Write your examples using I LIKE DOING and I LIKE TO DO here in the comments...

[@aytalinapavlova6909]

Omg thank you so much! I will explain this to my students tomorrow!

[@anglopod]

That's great Ayta! Say 'hi' to your students from me ;)

[@yasirahsan7025]

I like watching your videos because within 3 minutes you made me understand very clearly...👍

[@anglopod]

Ah, that's great to hear. I try to keep things simple and not overcomplicate.

[@taoufiqleuleu]

I like watching your video.

[@anglopod]

I'm really pleased to hear that Taoufiq!

[@gregbrecht3968]

Your video on this works fine in the UK, but the difference is not the case here in Florida or the rest of the US. One of the wordings on the screen is one no American would ever use--"I like playing sport." I think you might make a clearer differentiation between American and UK usages (our Canadian cousins may use it the way you outline the different in this video)..

[@DDStudia]

how can I say? both the same time? when it is important and also enjoyable? (sorry for my English if it is bad)

[@anglopod]

You could say 'my work is also my passion'. I can't think of an exact phrase off the top of my head. Can you give me a situation when you would say it?

[@tasnimtamimi956]

I like to study English And I like shopping :)

[@doraimoonobi]

Tasnim Tamimi are you joking?

[@mamoonjadallah9478]

I like watching videos of learning English, and I like to read the comments.

[@anglopod]

Good one Mamoon! I like making these videos too!

[@JonatanCarmiOK]

I like being a teacher and teach my classes. I like to attend my teacher training course with unnecessary subjects to get a legal degree as a teacher.

[@anglopod]

Great examples, Jonatan. Best of luck with your teacher training course!

[@allypham.qastation]

hi, can I ask about "like to do something"?. Does it mean something that you will do in the future? You don't do it often, but you think you may try it, will do it?

[@nabeshin7741]

I like sleeping but I also like to wake up early in the morning to be on time for work...

[@anglopod]

Perfect example! Same for me too.

[@brconstruction]

porque los que hablan ingles se preguntan esto ? pensé que solo eran los que estudiábamos ingles

[@tszyingLeung]

I like riding scooter, going shopping and playing computer games😊

[@laurakuchi9199]

thank you for putting this in a simple way. Finally, I could see the differences and really like watching your videos. btw, can I ask a question about the differences between 'we are busy cleaning' and 'we are busy to clean'. Is it we are busy doing sth (cleaning), and we are too busy to do sth? I couldn't figure it out by myself. Look forward to your response.

[@anglopod]

Hi Laura, you're welcome! I'm glad my videos helped you. In answer to your question, the first one is correct: "We are busy DOING something". The gerund expresses the action that is keeping you busy, e.g. "We are busy TALKING/EATING/STUDYING" etc.

[@laurakuchi9199]

@@anglopod really appreciate your reply.

[@amitakashyap3203]

I like singing. I like to clean my room every week.

[@anglopod]

Good! How about singing while cleaning your room? It makes it more fun!

[@amitakashyap3203]

@@anglopod you are right!

[@liciascaccia9820]

i LIKE LISTENING TO YOU!

[@anglopod]

Thanks Licia! I hope that makes it a bit easier to learn!

[@nguyenloi2908]

Wwow a nice voice

[@zechang9620]

so what does like to do mean? just a good idea？

[@anglopod]

That's right - 'like to do' means you think it's a good idea and 'like doing' means you enjoy it

[@zechang9620]

@@anglopod thank you.

[@jef8266]

I like watching good videos like this every day!! Perfect

[@anglopod]

Cheers Jefcult! I hope you enjoy my other videos as much ;)

[@agapihanialidi1879]

Hello, teacher! That's Agapi from Greece! I like watching your videos, because of learning English easily and rightly! It's my enjoyment!!! It's my delight!!!! Yet, I like to learn French. But, it's something I should do, only because of my job. It is not fun! It us not my hobby. It is only a good idea in order to improve my life. It's the first time that I have watched a lesson of yours. And I am very excited!!! The teaching was very interesting, sufficient and useful!!! Thank you a lot! Cheers!

[@anglopod]

Hi Agapi, that's great! I'm really glad you enjoyed the videos. I hope you enjoy all the others too! Learning a language should be fun (and not too hard) so best of luck to you et bonne chance!

[@johnnywannas.original]

Perfect explanation! Thank you much!

[@anglopod]

Thank you Johnny, happy to help!

[@ferdinandascot3541]

just a quick question , is it possible to say ? ................ a /.He was rude to and frank with me or b/ he was rude to me and frank with me or c/ he was rude and frank with me . if we want to avoid repeating the pronoun , me

[@GMByteJavaTM]

I like practicing English and I like to learn it.

[@KlausBeckEwerhardy]

There is a typo in 'practicing' 😊

[@anglopod]

Hey Klaus, 'practise' = verb, 'practice' = noun. You'll have to remind me what I wrote as I made that video a while ago.

[@KlausBeckEwerhardy]

@@anglopod Near the end, in the background text a 't' is missing.

[@anglopod]

@@KlausBeckEwerhardy Ahh! I'm always so careful as well. Well-spotted Klaus, cheers!

[@mamoonjadallah9478]

thank you for your useful lesson

[@olaskorupa5969]

Thank you! I was searching for sth like this! Short and easy explanation! Thanks!☺️

[@anglopod]

You're welcome, Ola! Glad to help ;)

[@english.repetitor.online5789]

👍👍👍

[@Katiethatgirl1993]

U make awesome videos)))

[@anglopod]

+Kate Mokhovikova Thanks very much Kate. More on the way ;)

[@rayboss6298]

Merci! Maintenant je comprendrai mieux mais cours d'anglais grâce à vous!

[@anglopod]

Merci à vous aussi Ray! I'm really glad to have helped. Salut!

[@diegobandeiradeoliveira8197]

Most of the time I like studying English, but sometimes I know I like to study. hehehehehe

[@anglopod]

Good one Diego! I think we all feel that way sometimes!

[@makoto9940]

Thank you so much! It was very helpful.

[@anglopod]

My pleasure Makoto! I'm glad it helped ;)

[@isacisac2828]

I really liked your explaining in two minutes 52 second you finished everything

[@anglopod]

Thanks Isaac! The idea is try to get the point across as quickly as possible ;)

[@alinaoaishi9231]

I like to watch ur video at least one time in a month. I like singing

[@anglopod]

That's great Alina! I'm really pleased to hear it. Also, singing is a great way to improve your English!

[@caughtinprovidence7197]

wonderful , this is the best version of telling the nuance ! , you nailed it !

[@anglopod]

Thanks very much! I was hoping to make it as clear and simple as possible. Cheers for the appreciation ;)

[@madinabouhouhou5760]

I like watching your videos and listening to your voice ;)

[@anglopod]

That's great! I really appreciate you watching them Madina ;)

[@annamiller9153]

I love practising my English every single day 😁

[@anglopod]

Well, that's the best example you could use, Anna!

[@animalpetsseng9877]

Nice to learn !

[@ShaneSuen]

Love your explanation!!! Thank you so much!

[@anglopod]

Thanks Shane! I'm glad it helped. I hope you find my other videos helpful too. Good luck!

[@dreamaboutdiy7906]

I like speaking English but I like to practise it more ! :)

[@anglopod]

Good for you Dream, a perfect example!

[@David-gu1re]

I like playing guitar and I like to go to school

[@anglopod]

Good examples!

[@siete8738]

I like to think these videos are useful and that´s why I keep watching them.

[@inglescomerika]

Hi Dan! Thanks a lot for the explanation!

[@anglopod]

You're welcome Erika!

[@lauraalejandrapineroscorre9245]

Thanks, Dan. This is quite helpful.

[@anglopod]

Good to hear, Laura!

[@nourannour288]

I like practicing English

[@anglopod]

+Cocktail Nour I like practising other languages too ;)

[@tawbahoriya4294]

thanks so much teacher

[@anglopod]

You're very welcome Tawba!

[@gherabiourachid4980]

I like to practicing English because I love it so much. thanks for the lesson men

[@anglopod]

Good for you Gherabiou!